7 Events From 2017 That Inspired Philanthropist Bill Gates

Twitter had been abuzz with quite a many things. Trump made a few gaffes, white supremacist rallies actually happened, natural disasters devastated numerous countries, Rohingyas fled from Myanmar to India, etc. are few of them.

There’s no denying that 2017 was a really tough year for each one of us. But it also delivered some amazing moments of hope and progress, inspiring us all through the long year. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, shared the following tweets showcasing the most inspiring moments of 2017.

1. On May 18, 2017, Edwardo Sanchez tweeted that he was the first person in his family to graduate from college. Congratulations, Edwardo!

6. A new sport caught on in schools to encourage students to read. It’s called #extremereading.

7. Here’s my own extreme submission to the challenge. #extremereading

These tweets made Bill Gates feel better about 2017 and more optimistic about the coming new year. We hope they make you feel more hopeful, too.

We are glad that Bill Gates made this list and shared it with the world. It's always good to see the positive things in life, instead of focusing on the bad ones. Your tweets are an inspiration to many around the world.